Meet Your Body

There is a common statement among some online fitness influencers right now saying that you aren't healthy if you can't run a mile without stopping.

Jessica is here today to debunk that myth!

In today's episode, Jessica discussed why running has been made out to be the gold standard in cardiovascular exercise and gives multiple alternative exercises for those who can't run. She also discusses the common injuries and conditions that make running inaccessible and emphasizes the point that you can be healthy even when experiencing things that prevent you from running!

Today's episode will encourage you to focus on what you CAN do instead of what you CAN'T do and to avoid any messaging in fitness marketing that makes you feel discouraged or defeated.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

UNLIMITED community:
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10 minute cardio workout at home:
https://youtu.be/V2OCky0kG1s

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
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Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

In this personal episode, Jessica talks about what she's doing right now to deal with the stress and anxiety she's feeling around world events.

We know that chronic stress and anxiety can have a detrimental affect on our health in general. While it can be hard to eliminate stress all together, there are some steps we can take to help make sure we move through it as best we can.

This episode is for anyone who simply wants to know they aren't alone in any heavy feelings they may be experiencing right now.

Thanks for being here.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Podcast episode 6 - Stress, anxiety and the power of movement

Podcast episode 36 - My history with chronic stress and anxiety

UNLIMITED community:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Be ready to unlearn and relearn everything you thought you knew about posture!

Most people think of sayings such as "stand up straight!" and "don't slouch!" when they think of having better posture. The truth around posture is actually much more personal and individual and opens up an easier and more accessible way to find your best posture!

In today's episode, Jessica talks about the history of posture and why current research is now showing us a new way. She'll talk through the real definition of posture and how to find it for yourself. She'll end with discussing the best exercises to address posture and how to incorporate them in your own life.

Links mentioned in the podcast:

Posture month in Jessica's UNLIMITED community:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

In the fitness world, we often talk about how to workout, when to workout, what muscles to workout and more. What we don't always address is the importance of muscle recovery!

Muscle recovery is the healing and repair that happens in your muscles after an intense or challenging workout. Without proper muscle recovery, we can experience pain, injury, fatigue and decreased motivation to continue exercising.

In today's episode, Jessica talks about why muscle recovery is so important and how this has played out in her own life in the past six months. She also talks you through the top ways you can support your own body in muscle recovery.

Listen in!

Links mentioned in the podcast:

My favorite red light and PEMF products - use code JESSICAPILATES for a discount:
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BCAA's:
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Creatine:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYFAGXI/?tag=jessicavala03-20

Should you be sore after your workouts?
https://youtu.be/HXfLW8Rboj0

Hypermobility and exercise:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000599810933

UNLIMITED community and membership
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

The Invisible Load is a term used to describe the immense unseen weight many women carry when it comes to managing a household, community, family, friends, job and more. This load can become overwhelming at times, leading to a heightened nervous system and chronic stress.

In today's episode Jessica addresses this issue and talks through some ways she tries to stay organized in order to keep the mental load to a minimum, stay present and avoid the chronic stress that has plagued her in the past.

This episode will affirm the mental load you carry and the plates you keep spinning, while also offering concrete strategies for keeping the stress down and moving forward in health.

UNLIMITED community and membership
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Motivation is an important topic when it comes to exercise and movement, but the same tools for motivation don't work for everyone!

In today's episode, Jessica talks you through exercise motivation specifically for women in their 40's. She'll discuss why it's different (hello hormones and kids and surgeries and work) and her top five tips for finding workout motivation during this stage of life.

It's time we recognize the differences we face as women in our 40's, so we can move forward with power and strength for our specific needs! 

MOTIVATE Challenge starts October 1st
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Ember Mug
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQRM6ML/?tag=jessicavala03-20

UNLIMITED community and membership
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Jessica experienced a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction over six months ago due to a breast cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Meet Your Body, she shares candidly about how she's doing physically and mentally right now. 

She will address things such as her current exercise routine, when she was allowed to lift again, ways she still feels weak and the two overwhelming emotions she feels around her experience.

This episode is for anyone going through a breast cancer diagnosis and/or mastectomy in order to help them know what to expect and to realize they are never alone in this journey.

Jessica's Breast Cancer Resource Guide
https://jessicavalantpilates.com/breast_cancer_guide

Osea Andaría Body Oil - Use code JESSICAV10 for a discount
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UNLIMITED community and membership
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica is catching you up on life lately!

You'll hear what's happening currently, including...
- Why she's so tired
- How she feels about summer clothes in a new body since surgery
- The new self-care tool she's obsessed with
- Her changing views on social media

And more!

So let's catch up...


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YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
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Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

One of the most common questions Jessica gets is "what do you eat every day?" In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica is finally diving into her own experience with food!

She talks about her history with food growing up and all the iterations and twists and turns it's taken over the years. This includes learning about serving sizes (that was a surprise!), realizing that no carb diets are NOT for her and the moment she discovered eating gluten free could help her endometriosis symptoms.

Jessica talks you through her personal experience so you have context around the choices she makes, and why she is hesitant to recommend or follow specific food plans with hard and fast "rules".

As always, you'll leave with a message of empowerment and hope around food and how to make the choices that are right for YOU.

Join UNLIMITED!
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YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Today we are so excited to bring you an interview with Ali Damron!

Ali is a hormone expert and she specializes in helping people navigate various symptoms and seasons of life that occur when our hormones change. In today's podcast episode, Jessica and Ali discuss:
- The definition of hormones and why they are important
- The one meal to help keep your hormones healthy
- HRT
- The power of walking
And more!

Join us for this episode packed with valuable information and actionable tips so you can feel your best during any season of life.

Join UNLIMITED for May 2024 where we will dive into all things hormone health, perimenopause and menopause!

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Take Ali's free quiz on hormone health
https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/657b69187e87640014113822

Ali Damron
http://www.alidamron.com

Perimenopause workout
https://youtu.be/2dEnh3Zdz_0

YouTube (workouts and tips):
https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

Resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Follow Jessica on Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.